[Eril-l] Job opportunity: Collection Development and Instruction Librarian

Electronic Resources in Libraries discussion list eril-l at lists.eril-l.org
Wed Apr 24 08:00:58 PDT 2024


Assistant/Associate Professor - Collection Development and Instruction Librarian<https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18onkda2?jobtitle=&js_222710=&js_222711=713306&apply_filters=1>
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's Townsend Memorial Library seeks qualified faculty member with an initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure track), commensurate with experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated librarians to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Townsend Memorial Library supports instruction, research, creativity, and the advancement and transmission of knowledge as the University prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities:
Activities required of all faculty include exemplary librarianship, collection development, professional development; and service to the library and the university.

Specific Responsibilities:
Oversee the acquisition of all physical materials as well as electronic materials (in conjunction with the Electronic Resources Librarian), according to university policies and guidelines, including the expenditure, processing, payment, and reconciliation of the collections budget.

  *   Coordinate with subject librarians on selection and collection development matters such as review, withdrawal, duplication, etc.
  *   Create and communicate reports as requested regarding expenditures, accounting, and budgets.
  *   Serve as library liaison to selected academic programs.
  *   Provide Reference and Instruction services as needed.
  *   Develop procedures and workflows for training and efficiency.
  *   Participate in professional development activities in collection development and academic librarianship.

Qualifications:

  *   MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  *   Excellent library instruction and communication skills, a dedication to professional development, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
  *   Appreciation for and ability to deal positively and sensitively with a variety of patrons.
  *   Meticulous attention to detail is required.
  *   Must be an active, and committed Christian.
Salaries and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Application Deadline:
Position will remain open until filled.
To Apply:
Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position.
Visit www.umhb.edu/careers<http://www.umhb.edu/careers> for more details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies and evidence of quality librarianship with your online application.  Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.


Maria Smith, MLS
Assistant Professor
Electronic Resources Librarian
UMHB Box 8016 | 900 College Street | Belton, Texas 76513
Office: 254.295.4161
umhb.edu<http://www.umhb.edu/> [cid:image001.png at 01DA962E.4D2D5710] <http://facebook.com/umhb>     [cid:image002.png at 01DA962E.4D2D5710] <http://instagram.com/umhb>     [cid:image003.png at 01DA962E.4D2D5710] <http://twitter.com/umhb>
[cid:image004.png at 01DA962E.4D2D5710]

Schedule an appointment with a librarian<https://umhb.libcal.com/appointments/>

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.eril-l.org/pipermail/eril-l-eril-l.org/attachments/20240424/d73561a3/attachment.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.png
Type: image/png
Size: 483 bytes
Desc: image001.png
URL: <http://lists.eril-l.org/pipermail/eril-l-eril-l.org/attachments/20240424/d73561a3/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.png
Type: image/png
Size: 686 bytes
Desc: image002.png
URL: <http://lists.eril-l.org/pipermail/eril-l-eril-l.org/attachments/20240424/d73561a3/attachment-0001.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image003.png
Type: image/png
Size: 629 bytes
Desc: image003.png
URL: <http://lists.eril-l.org/pipermail/eril-l-eril-l.org/attachments/20240424/d73561a3/attachment-0002.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image004.png
Type: image/png
Size: 9556 bytes
Desc: image004.png
URL: <http://lists.eril-l.org/pipermail/eril-l-eril-l.org/attachments/20240424/d73561a3/attachment-0003.png>


More information about the Eril-l mailing list